Area(s) of Expertise: History of Science, Environmental History
Courses Taught
ENST 2030 Environmental Studies
Education
Ph.D., History of Science, University of Oklahoma
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Studies, University of Oklahoma
B.S., Astrophysics, University of Oklahoma
Research/Special Interests
Dr. Ratowt's current research focuses on sensory history of human encounters with north Georgia woods. In particular, the Chicopee Woods outside Gainesville.
Work Experience
Elachee Nature Science Center, Gainesville GA, Historian, 2014-present
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor, 2011-2012
Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor, 2008-2009
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia, Research Associate, 2008-2012
Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, Consulting Historian, 2007-2008
University of Oklahoma/History of Science Society, Isis Current Bibliography, Technical Assistant, 2002-present
Personal Information
My favorite things are the forests, creeks, and lakes of North Georgia.